A Will is NOT Enough in Oregon

Cost: Free
Make sure your estate goes to the people you love. How valid are your documents, how often should they be updated, and what is now required to protect you and family members? A comprehensive review of essential state and federal documents will be discussed in this free presentation to help you gain control. No registration is required.

FREE Financial Education Workshops
Want to OVERCOME STRESS about your finances?
Are you interested in getting in control of your money?
Come to our classes and TAKE ACTION today!!

Part 1: MAKING ENDS MEET
Saturday, October 5, 10:30am-12:30pm
Location: Library Community Room

Feel like you’re always struggling to make ends meet? In this class you will think about your values and priorities, decide how to juggle income to cover expenses and learn valuable tools and strategies to make an immediate, positive impact on your financial situation.          

Part 2: BUDGETING AND SAVING
Saturday, October 12, 10:30am-12:30pm 
Location: Library Community Room

You may have heard that sticking to a budget and saving money will help you weather the shock of an unexpected expense, but it can seem impossible when time and money are limited. This workshop is designed to provide you with the tools you need so that budgeting and saving is within your reach.

Part 3: HANDS ON BANKING
Saturday, October 19, 10:30am-12:30pm 
Location: Library Community Room

Do your current methods of managing income and paying bills not work for you?  Do you frequently owe fees that you find confusing and expensive? Join us for this exploration of banks, credit unions and the services they offer. You will discuss various ways in which having an account at a bank or credit union can help–or hurt–your personal finances. You’ll come away with a clear picture of what services might be right for you.

Part 4: BUILDING, REPAIRING & PROTECTING CREDIT
Saturday, October 26, 10:30am-12:30pm
Location: Library Community Room

Good credit is a crucial ingredient to most recipes for financial success, but what does it mean to have good credit and what can be done if you have poor credit or no credit history at all? In this workshop, we will explore the basic components of a credit report and talk about what you can do to address inaccurate or damaging items. Other topics covered include steps you can take when turned down for credit and information about your rights related to credit.